by Beth | Apr 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Biden Administration recently announced a collaborative Federal effort to detect and treat the long-term effects of COVID-19. The lingering effects of an infection—often called “Long COVID”—have affected individuals regardless of age, race, disability,...
by Beth | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Department of Health (DOH) recently launched a Spanish-only Facebook page, El Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington. This page is written and maintained by Latinx members of the social and equity teams at DOH. Along with the creation of this page, DOH has...
by Beth | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
During the recent community conversation on transportation needs, paratransit services and resources for those with disabilities and the elderly surfaced as a key area of need for Washington. The King County Mobility Coalition developed a COVID-19 vaccine...
by Beth | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
On March 31, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published updated COVID-19 vaccination guidance related to second booster doses. Older adults, those considered moderately or severely immunocompromised and any recipient of an initial and booster...
by Beth | Mar 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
In the latest COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Newsletter, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) responded to the question of the week: What do we know about BA.2, the latest COVID-19 variant? DOH explained that the omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants emerged...